Shane Black wrote the previous Lethal Weapon films, and also wrote and directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Filmstalker review). They say he has written a treatment for Lethal Weapon 5, which would involve introducing two characters. They would be young NYPD officers. As Gibson is busy with Edge of Darkness, they are waiting to see what he thinks of the idea. Not only that but Black could also be directing the fifth film, should it happen.

Sounds like Lethal Weapon 5 is still moving along, albeit slowly. Do you still want Lethal Weapon 5? Do you want Black to direct, or should it be left with Richard Donner?